India‘s statement of isolating Pakistan in the world of cricket turned out to be political, BCCI Committee of Administrators Chairman Vinod Roy said that the announcement was made keeping in view the public opinion.
Vinod Roy, the head of the Committee of Administrators appointed by the Supreme Court in the Indian Cricket Board, clarified in an interview that he was not a supporter of isolating Pakistan in the world of cricket, but made such a statement considering the public opinion. When asked that after the Pulwama incident, he demanded Pakistan to treat South Africa like the apartheid era, but was this demand not against the Olympic Charter, which includes sports as a human right?
Vinod Roy said that Pakistani players are not allowed to play in IPL, while we had a match against them in the World Cup on June 16, the general idea was that the competition should be refused, newspapers were also giving the same news, a TV. It was even said on the channel that BCCI only wants to play with Pakistan for the sake of revenue. What should have been my reaction in such a situation? I said that if we refuse to play, we will lose 2 points and if the competition is in the semi-final, then what will we do. Instead of shooting myself in the foot, I made a statement to isolate Pakistan. gave
According to the report, when he was asked if he really wanted to isolate Pakistan in world cricket, he bluntly said that he did not want to do so. Can’t go and play but can compete with any country at a neutral venue.
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What are the implications of political tensions on cricketing relationships between India and Pakistan, according to Vinod Roy’s perspective?
**Interview with Vinod Roy, Chairman of the BCCI Committee of Administrators**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Vinod. You’ve recently made headlines with your comments regarding India’s stance on cricketing ties with Pakistan. Can you clarify your position on isolating Pakistan in world cricket?
**Vinod Roy:** Thank you for having me. My statement regarding isolating Pakistan was indeed influenced by public sentiment. I want to be clear that I do not support a complete isolation of Pakistan in cricket. However, as the climate following the Pulwama incident intensified, I felt the pressure of public opinion and media narratives suggesting that we should refuse to play against Pakistan. It was a challenging situation where the stakes were high.
**Interviewer:** There are critics who argue that your comments may contradict the Olympic Charter, which promotes sports as a human right. How do you respond to this concern?
**Vinod Roy:** I understand the concerns about the Olympic Charter. My intent was not to politicize sports but to reflect the feelings of the cricket community in India. After the incident, many called for a strong stance against playing Pakistan. My belief is that while we can have our concerns, we should still find ways to compete against other nations, possibly at neutral venues. This delicate balance is necessary.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that the BCCI has been accused of wanting to play Pakistan merely for financial reasons. What’s your take on that accusation?
**Vinod Roy:** It is unfortunate that such assumptions are made. Cricket, especially in the context of a World Cup or significant tournaments, naturally involves economic considerations. However, my primary objective is to focus on the integrity of the sport and our players’ interests. If we had refused to play, we would have faced penalties, potentially impacting our World Cup standing.
**Interviewer:** given the complexities of cricket and politics, where do you see India-Pakistan cricket relations headed in the future?
**Vinod Roy:** The future of India-Pakistan relations in cricket largely depends on the political landscape and the sentiments of fans on both sides. While I advocate for mutual respect and competition, I believe we need to approach these discussions with an open mind. Cricket unites us, and finding avenues for collaboration is essential.
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**Debate Question for Readers:** Given Vinod Roy’s perspective, do you think cricket should transcend political issues, or should nations like India reconsider their stance on competing with countries involved in political conflicts? Share your thoughts!
